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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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How To Avoid Shopping Till Your Bank Account Drops This Holiday Season ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Every year, hundreds of families are guilty of forgetting to save money for the holidays. After all, life can get busy and the holidays have a tendency of creeping up on us. Thankfully, Wallkill Valley Savings & Loan is working to help customers plan effectively for the holidays and avoid making the most wonderful time of year a costly celebration. How are they helping customers avoid the year-end pinch? The secret is in their Holiday Club Account. A type of savings account built specifically for setting aside money to be used during the holiday season, the Holida…

Content Partner: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan

Lifestyle

To Screen Or Not To Screen? WMC Explains Cancer Prevention Research has shown that cancer detected in its early, less developed stages is significantly easier to address and treat. In order to help patients identify problems before they arise, knowing which preventative cancer screenings are necessary is an important first step. “It’s a good idea to discuss the latest recommendations for cancer screenings with your primary-care doctor during your annual visit,” said Dr. Rebecca B. Newman, medical director of the Adult Primary Care Center at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Below, she shar…

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Lifestyle

What To Do If Your Child Suffers An Orthopedic Injury While Playing Sports For a parent, there can be a lot of anxiety when your child gets hurt and you don’t know what to do. As a sports medicine physician and parent who has covered many sporting events from the sidelines, and has been the medical director and team physician of high school and college athletic teams, here’s some advice on how to approach the situation. Being prepared is the first step. Prior to the season, talk with the coach or athletic director of your child’s school or sports team about protocol if an athlete is injured in practice or during a game. Do they have an athletic trainer or physician…

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Organ Donations Offer A Chance For Charity NEW YORK -- It's no secret that organ donations save lives. Whether given through a living donor or obtained via an end-of-life procedure, the act of donating a vital organ to those in need can literally be a gift of life. However, some New Yorkers are reluctant to become part of this life-saving list, citing religious or moral objections to the practice. While it's important that certain ethical guidelines are considered during the donation process, according to Reverend Skip L’Heureux, executive director of the Queens Federation of Churches, donating an organ is not only morally permissibl…

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Acclaimed Music Director Keeps County's Oldest Chorus In Tune WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Like many lifelong musicians, Frank Nemhauser's love of music began at a young age. "I had piano lessons when I was a small boy and played trumpet and joined the chorus in high school while growing up in Croton-On-Hudson," said Nemhauser, Westchester Choral Society's music director. "I really enjoyed singing and meeting other people interested in music." After attending college for music and studying voice and conducting, he began to sing in a variety of choral groups and professional ensembles across the region. It wasn't until 11 years ago…

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On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime GREENWICH, Conn. -- Sinking a hole-in-one would give any golfer cause to celebrate. For James Dean, 73, achieving golf’s ultimate shot was particularly gratifying, considering it happened nearly a year to the day after a total shoulder replacement surgery. “I’ve been a golfer for 35 years, have played more than 2,000 rounds of golf and never came close to a hole-in-one,” said Dean, a longtime Greenwich resident. “If you had seen me before my surgery, you wouldn’t believe it would be possible.” For more than 10 years, Dean suffered from shoulder pain which steadily restricted his range of mo…

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On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime GREENWICH, Conn. -- Sinking a hole-in-one would give any golfer cause to celebrate. For James Dean, 73, achieving golf’s ultimate shot was particularly gratifying, considering it happened nearly a year to the day after a total shoulder replacement surgery. “I’ve been a golfer for 35 years, have played more than 2,000 rounds of golf and never came close to a hole-in-one,” said Dean, a longtime Greenwich resident. “If you had seen me before my surgery, you wouldn’t believe it would be possible.” For more than 10 years, Dean suffered from shoulder pain which steadily restricted his range of mo…

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Bergen County Woman Lends Style To Those Fighting Breast Cancer RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For Meg McCluskey, an independent business owner and stylist for luxury brand Stella & Dot, helping those affected by cancer was something she felt she needed to do. How she provided that aid was the result of her unique talents. As part of her second annual chemo care fundraiser, McCluskey encouraged family and friends to donate $27 towards the purchase of a Stella & Dot pouf, with 100 percent of her commission being used to fill the makeup bags with comforting items to support breast cancer patients at The Valley Hospital. “We’ve all been touched by breast cance…

Content Partner: Valley Health System

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What Causes Congestive Heart Failure? RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Affecting nearly 6 million adults in the United States each year, heart failure can lead to frequent hospitalizations if not properly managed. "The five-year survival rate after a heart failure hospitalization is only 20 percent, a prognosis worse than most cancer diagnoses," said Dr. Kariann Abbate, heart failure specialist at Valley Medical Group's Heart Care for Women. "However, if the disorder is properly managed by a team of skilled heart failure clinicians, prognosis and quality of life can improve." According to the American Heart Association, t…

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SUNY Orange Students Transfer Success ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- For three college students with Orange County connections, this upcoming May is shaping up to be a big month. In May 2018, Ross Pavelka will graduate from the University of Minnesota with an engineering degree, Samuel Fontanez, Jr., will accept his degree in history from Marist College and Ally Andryshak will collect her communications degree from Manhattanville College. Although these graduates-to-be enrolled in three diverse programs at three different schools, a common thread unites them all: each is a 2016 graduate of SUNY Orange. “There are many paths that you …

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